Gale Edwards' La Bohème returns to the Sydney Opera House
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 11, 2015
Opera Australia's popular production of Gale Edwards' La Bohe?me returns to the Sydney Opera House for another exciting season. This glittering production provides the perfect setting for the heart-wrenching love story, filled with the familiar arias of Puccini's most famous opera.
Opera Australia to Present LA BOHEME at Sydney Opera House, 12/31
by Matt Smith
- Dec 11, 2015
Sydney, Australia: Opera Australia's popular production of Gale Edwards' La Bohème returns to the Sydney Opera House for another exciting season. This glittering production provides the perfect setting for the heart-wrenching love story, filled with the familiar arias of Puccini's most famous opera.
Daniel Assetta Wins 2015 Rob Guest Endowment Award
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 10, 2015
The winner of the 2015 Rob Guest Endowment Award was announced last night at a glamorous Grand Final Concert at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Competing against five other outstanding Semi-Finalists with his performance of Goodbye and Memphis Lives in Me, Daniel Assetta took out the prestigious award after being chosen by an expert panel of judges, which included Kelley Abbey, Peter Casey and Gale Edwards.
Guest Artists Announced for 2015 Rob Guest Endowment Concert
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Oct 10, 2015
The 2015 Rob Guest Endowment Grand Final Concert will be held on Monday 9 November at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Hosted by Lucy Durack and David Campbell, guest artists performing at the concert will include musical theatre performers Rob Mills and Jemma Rix, Dirty Dancing star Mark Vincent, 2014 Rob Guest Endowment winner Joshua Robson, and cast members from Matilda and Cats.
Quintessence Theatre Group to Open 6th Season with ROMEO & JULIET and THE MANDRAKE
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 26, 2015
Quintessence Theatre Group launches its sixth season of progressive classic theatre with Shakespeare's romantic tragedy ROMEO AND JULIET presented in rotating repertory with Wallace Shawn's celebrated translation of Machiavelli's sex comedy THE MANDRAKE. A nine actor repertory ensemble comprised of Quintessence's best and director Alexander Burns will continue to establish Quintessence's brand of full throttle epic classic theatre for today. ROMEO AND JULIET will begin previews on Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm and open on Saturday, October 3 at 8pm. THE MANDRAKE will begin previews on Wednesday, October 14 at 7pm and open on Saturday, October 17 at 8pm. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave in Mt Airy, Philadelphia, 19119. To purchase tickets visit www.QuintessenceTheatre.org or call 215.987.4450.
BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY- Tonight! The Show Must Go On!
by Leanne Marsland
- Jul 13, 2015
Amongst the array of wonderful shows that The Production Company has brought to the stage, West Side Story, the adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is without a doubt a triumph! Celebrating their 50th show, with what is often deemed as the best written musical of all time with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, was definitely a decision well made.
BWW Reviews: Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour's AIDA Combines The Timeless Story of Love and War With The Sydney Skyline
by Jade Kops
- Mar 28, 2015
Giuseppe Verdi's AIDA, written to open the Khedivial Opera House in Egypt in 1871, proves its timelessness as Director Gale Edwards blends old and new worlds on the waterfront stage. With a 18meter tall partial ruins of the head of Nefertiti towering over Farm Cove, the original setting in Egypt has been retained but the line between classical and modern Egypt is blurred as ancient religion and traditional costumes sit alongside futuristic soldiers and military officers reminiscent of European World War I and World War II strategists.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Presents AIDA, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 27, 2015
One Sydney's most spectacular outdoor events: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida returns for its fourth year of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. The production is set to be the biggest yet with more than 700 people needed to bring the spectacle to life. Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida will run from tonight 27 March to 26 April 2015.
Arden Theatre Company's MACBETH Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 5, 2015
Arden Theatre Company continues its 27th season of great stories with Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Alexander Burns directs. Macbeth runs from tonight, March 5, 2015 - April 19, 2015, on the Arden's F. Otto Haas Stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia.
Arden Theatre Company's MACBETH Begins 3/5
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 13, 2015
Arden Theatre Company continues its 27th season of great stories with Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Alexander Burns directs. Macbeth runs from March 5, 2015 - April 19, 2015, on the Arden's F. Otto Haas Stage at 40 N. 2nd Street in Philadelphia.
Opera Australia to Host New Year's Eve Bash at Sydney Opera House
by Matt Smith
- Oct 30, 2014
In response to overwhelming demand, Opera Australia will this year host a second sensational dinner party for guests attending its New Year's Eve celebrations at Sydney Opera House. Tickets are now on sale as part of NYE packages - the ultimate black tie event to celebrate the New Year.
Quintessence Theatre Group Kicks Off Fall 2014 Repertory - AS YOU LIKE IT and RICHARD II - Today
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 1, 2014
Quintessence Theatre Group launches its fifth season of progressive classic theatre with an all-male Shakespeare repertory: AS YOU LIKE IT presented in rotating repertory with RICHARD II. Bringing together the best professional actors and designers from Philadelphia and across the country, Artistic Director Alexander Burns leads this collective of artists on a mission to ignite the classics through visceral, actor-focused and text-driven productions. AS YOU LIKE IT will begin previews today, October 1 at 7pm and open on Saturday, October 4 at 8pm. RICHARD II will begin previews on Thursday, October 9 at 7pm and open on Saturday, October 18 at 8pm. All performances are at the Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave in Mt Airy, Philadelphia, PA.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour to Present AIDA, 3/27/15
by Matt Smith
- Sep 29, 2014
Single tickets go on sale today for one of Sydney's most spectacular outdoor events: Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida. The fourth year of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is set to be the biggest yet with more than 700 people needed to bring the spectacle to life. Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Aida will run from 27 March to 26 April 2015. Ticket prices start at $79.
Quintessence Theatre Group Sets Fall 2014 Repertory - AS YOU LIKE IT and RICHARD II
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 2, 2014
Quintessence Theatre Group launches its fifth season of progressive classic theatre with an all-male Shakespeare repertory: AS YOU LIKE IT presented in rotating repertory with RICHARD II. Bringing together the best professional actors and designers from Philadelphia and across the country, Artistic Director Alexander Burns leads this collective of artists on a mission to ignite the classics through visceral, actor-focused and text-driven productions.
2014 HELPMANN AWARDS Winners Announced - Cate Blanchett, Craig McLachlan, THE KING & I and More!
by Christina Mancuso
- Aug 19, 2014
The 14th Annual Helpmann Awards were presented live from Sydney's Capitol Theatre and broadcast on Foxtel's Arena. Host Jonathan Biggins was joined by some of Australia's most talented performers and industry leaders to announce this year's winners while recognising the distinguished artistic achievement and excellence across the major disciplines of Australia's live performance industry.
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